a parasite that infects the intestine and can cause diarrhoea, bleeding in the intestine, vomiting, weight loss and anaemia (a shortage of red blood cells, which makes you weak and tired). It is spread though faeces. Medical treatment is effective, but prevention through sanitation is much more so
A small, parasitic worm that can live in the intestines of a human and may cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, and anemia.
Related Topic"...Usually symptomless, heavy infections - especially in small children - can cause gastrointestinal problems (abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal prolapse) and possibly growth retardation..."
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The human Whipworm (Trichuris trichiura or Trichocephalus trichiuris), is a roundworm, which causes trichuriasis when it infects a human large intestine. The name whipworm refers to the shape of the worm; they look like whips with wider "handles" at the posterior end.